Position Title: Long-Term Instructional Assistant
Location: Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West - Preschool Classrooms @ Monclova Primary in Monclova, OH
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment / Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $14.00/Hour
About the Role
Dedicated School Staffing is seeking dedicated and skilled Long-Term Instructional Assistants to provide consistent support to students and staff throughout an extended assignment. This role plays a vital part in promoting student success by assisting with instruction, supporting individualized learning needs, and helping maintain a positive, structured classroom environment. The long-term nature of this position allows the aide to build meaningful relationships, understand classroom routines, and contribute to ongoing academic and behavioral goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the educational program for students in the preschool setting with and/or without disabilities in accordance with their IEP
- Assist the classroom teacher in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to the needs of individual students
- Maintain clear and complete communication with teacher of record to ensure effective implementation of the student's educational plan
- Assist teacher with documentation requirements including collecting data to monitor student progress
- Assist students in completing tasks related to the educational program
- Assist classroom teacher with classroom management
- Assist students with behavior management skills
- Assist with crisis intervention when needed
- Assist teacher and students with tasks related to daily activities (e.g. lunch and/or recess duty, helping load and unload buses)
- Supervise students during short-term absences of teacher from the classroom or in non-classroom settings (e.g. restrooms, cafeterias, corridors)
- Assist teacher with routine clerical tasks and maintenance of classroom
- Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports on time
- Assist in lifting and positioning students, diapering, changing clothes, feeding, G-tube feeding, and other care giving activities as needed
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations)
- Clean criminal background checks
- Ability to follow teacher direction, adapt to student needs, and remain patient and calm
- Flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to student growth
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Physical ability to support students who may require lifting, mobility assistance, or crisis intervention
- Adherence to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
- Additional requirements for Preschool classrooms
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher educational experience
- Experience working with children, especially preschool aged
- Familiarity with intervention strategies, behavior supports, or small-group instruction
What We Offer
- Consistent schedule for the duration of the assignment
- Opportunities to build long-term experience in education
- Potential pathways to other school-based roles
- Options for minor medical benefits
- Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
For more information about Dedicated School Staffing, please visit our website: www.dedicatedschoolstaffing.com.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
